Summer to Continue A Little Bit Longer

This week we are expected to have summer weather.
The temperatures will be higher than normal being
in the 80s until next weekend when it is to hit the 90s.

Here in the Pacific Northwest usually pretty nice for

September, but usually the temperatures are in the 

sixties and seventies for the most part. 

This last week it was in the seventies but going to

the eighties then hitting nineties is unusual for sure.

We have a state fair in September, however, covid-19

has cancelled it for this year. The weather is always

nice for the fair though there is always one day where

it rains. The crowds are always large. We got out of

school for the afternoon to go to the fair. 

Since school is stay at home this year until at least

January I hope the teachers will allow the kids to take a few

extra breaks for the weather. I wouldn't want to be 

inside for a long period of time. 

September always feels like a good time for people to

visit on vacation here since the children are in school

and the weather is nice so the crowds are down  besides

those who go to the fair.

Taking the ferry to San Juan Islands is always a good 

idea along with Mount Rainier or going to the ocean.

Making your way to the Olympic Rain Forest is good

to. It is near the ocean on Highway 101.

We have to enjoy this weather since October the rain

will start happening. Most of the year rain happens

between October and December. 

It is good place to live for a native like me but it could

be something to get used to for someone moving who

are used to a lot of good weather all year around. Great

place to visit in spring, summer, and fall.

Overcoming Mistakes

We all make mistakes the key is do we
learn from them and how do we approach
or remember when we get into similar
situation.

Several days ago I asked a guy a question

which he told me it wasn't my business

and he didn't like me anyway.

The question though from my end seemed

innocent  enough but certainly not from

his end of course. 

It isn't like we are real friends just acquaintances.

My positive approach will be not to ask

someone a question like that who maybe

in his same situation. 

The question would be appropriate for 

someone not in his situation. I would

like to apologize but he isn't one who

takes them at least I believe so. I will

if the opportunity arises though. This

would depend if I see him too.

I pray the situation he is in will change

for the better. His life will turn around.

Our Number One Purpose

I realized this morning our number one
purpose in life is to know the truth.

Those who know the truth know what

I am talking about.

The truth is Jesus Christ. He said "I am

Way, the Truth and the Life ".

You want to know him ask someone 

who knows him. After that you get

yourself a Bible. Read some of the

Bible everyday. 

It doesn't matter for how long you

read the Bible. It can be for a few 

minutes to an hour all depending 

on you and how much you have.

Reading the Bible you will get

to know him better and better.

You will want to have him in

your life.

You will know your purpose 

for life.

Thinking About Dreams

When it comes to dreams I usually don't
remember them for the most part. I believe
I am thinking about the dreams when I
wake up.

I wonder thinking about dreams is more

common than actually remember about

the dreams.

This morning I thinking about the late

country singer Glen Campbell. It didn't 

seem it was about anything specific about

him. I am wondering if I was dreaming

about  him.

I do remember when I was a kid Glen

Campbell had a variety show. It was one

of my favorite shows on television.

Now I am wondering do we dream about

some of our favorite memories along with

future events.

I don't know I get any answers but something

to think about. If you have any answers 

write down in the comments. Thanks 

Preparation September

My pastor Mike Riches along with a few others
say this is preparation September.

It makes sense with the summer coming to a close

and school beginning.

The loss of my mother in March before things

shutting down because of the Pandemic I had

to take the time to grieve well as getting rid

of some of her stuff I know it is time for me

to begin preparation of my next stage of life

purpose.

It is a good idea for us all to see where things

go and be prepared for what is going to happen

next in our lives. Not only do we have the Pandemic

still with us we have to be prepared for what 

comes next.

For some have children in elementary school

while others have teenagers ready to finish high

school and others with those wanting to get 

married. Whatever stage we are at we do have

to be prepared for it all.

We have a life purpose that is our main goal

along with a lot of little ones. We will see how

things go along the way, however, we must be

prepared too. It is what's next for me right now.

Amen!
 

Welcome To New September

Schools are now starting up once again
for the most part it is new with most
children at home learning on line once
again.

Families who can't afford computers and

internet access are being them free. The

question will the children use the computers.

Also, do they know how.

One of my classmates growing up her

daughter had been teaching English as

a second language. She had no students

sign up so afraid they will lose out this

year on their education. 

So she still has a job she is helping out

the other teachers at her school with 

their students. How things go will be

seen over the next couple weeks.

It is important to encourage family and

friends who are in such a tough situation.

Help out in whatever manner you can do

so. 

Happens On Sundays

I woke up just fine on Sunday, however, about
an hour before church talking with a couple at
the coffee shop I didn't feel as well.

I decided to go to church anyway since it was

only five minutes away. I could go home if I

ended up feeling worse.

I was distracted during worship to some degree

since I wasn't feeling well. I even made it through

the sermon as well.

The sermon was about being prepared. Since now

we are going into the new season of fall. Pastor

Mike said many of us were not prepared for the virus

as we should have. He mentioned those with oil

were prepared for Jesus return while those not 

with oil will not be.

After the service I spent a little time talking with

a fellow church member then I saw three young

girls. I decided I would talk to them. Just to say

I haven't talked to three girls that age in a long 

time.

I think the four of us had a good time talking. I

am sure they are not used to talking with adults

outside their parents very often so they were

excited to do so or at least they showed it that way.

I asked the girls what they were going to do for

the afternoon. They told me what they were going to

do. One had chips figuring she was going to eat

them all afternoon. The second was going to visit

a neighbor friend and the third was going swimming.

I would think they are pretty good choices though I

am not sure I would eat chips all afternoon but if

you not other choices I guess why not.

It was interesting after the girls and I finished are

talk which which was longer than I would have thought

on my way to the car to leave I walked right by their

three dads. I stopped into their conversation.  

I went home to relax hoping to feel better. I feel 

being sick on a Sunday is a spiritual attack since

it does only happen on Sundays to me. Prayer and

fasting is the way to go to get back on track. 

I still feel a little under the weather so prayer and

some fasting since I am not real good at it is in

order. Want to get back on my feet continuing on

my journey doing my life purpose. 

Summer Flying By

We know summer isn't officially over for
another three weeks it feels as though it
has flown by once again.

This summer though is different than any

we have had before because of the virus.

At least we have been closer to normal

than we were for two or three months. 

I remember as a child summer was longer

back then. We got out of school early June

instead of late June.

The trip our family took across Canada

and eastern USA would have been cut

short two weeks now. We may have taken

the trip now but would not have been the

same. 

The few years we went to YMCA camp

now would have felt like we were gone

half of the summer though it was only

two weeks. 

What I remember about camp was swimming

where we had to go a certain length so we 

could use the boats.

We had classes to take  like archery, painting

and making items to. Right now I can't think

of the word. lol.

Another thing I like about summer besides

the nice weather is thinking about the

summer pasts. 

This week when I was a kid didn't have

good meaning it meant I had to go back 

to school. I know some kids like school

for several different reasons  but it wasn't

my favorite thing to do. 

Anyway those were the days and now

summer coming another end. At  least

with the good weather I can still do 

some traveling around the area without

it raining.

Going Back In Time

One of the barista's at the coffee shop I go
to was hanging out while not on her shift.

I teased her initially saying she spends all

her money she makes working on coffee 

and doughnuts. She laughed and said it was

true. 

Later when I was about to leave I said wow

three different guys sitting at your table.

She told me two of them are neighbors and

the third which she came in with is her

boyfriend. I told her it made sense.

It made me go back in time thinking when 

I was her age which is 17 the girls I spent

most of my time with were neighbors as well.

There were four of them. We got on the bus

at the same spot at least in high school anyway.

One of the girls was in my class while two 

were older and one younger. 

The one in my grade I had some classes with

her to so more time with her than the others.

Made me remember though saw other students

those in the neighborhood spent more time with.

Two of those four gals still live in the area at least

I think so though I haven't seen them for a while.

One got married and moved to Spokane on the 

other side of the state and the fourth one I don't 

know. I will have to ask someone I see semiregular

who was in her class whether he has seen her or

at least at reunions.

It is always nice to think about those you grew up

with. They are still special in your heart. Amen!

Strange Things Happen

I am sure we all have had issues we haven't
liked when it comes to wearing masks. Of
course, breathing is right up at the top of

the list I presume.

I find recognizing people is a problem 

wearing a mask. Many people I do 

recognize though on occasion I don't.

Not recognizing someone on Thursday

was stranger than anything I could make

up. 

I went to the pharmacy to pick up a couple

of prescriptions as well as getting my flu

shot. It took a little longer to wait for the

shot than normal. In part, there were more

people getting shots than I have seen before.

Usually I am the only one or one other person.

 

Anyway I was last of several people to get

my shot probably why it took longer.  I talked

to a gentlemen before me saying wow this is

taking longer. He told me he had been waiting

for an hour and a half.  I wasn't even half that

time though I wondered why we had wait 

several minutes for the pharmacist to get 

back to the two of us since the previous two

people were take care of quickly.

Ok to make the story shorter. About an hour

after getting home I received a message on

social media. It was from a friend I grew up

with. He said it was really good to see you

today Herb. I thought he saw me today. It 

turned out the guy who had waited for the

hour and half was someone I had gone to

school with but we hadn't seen each other

for some time.

He said he didn't recognize me but realized

it was me when my name was called. To be

honest I wasn't paying attention other than

hearing my name so I didn't hear his name

being called which now I had. Actually it

was a mix up by the pharmacist but I won't 

get into it.

Had it not been needing to wear the mask

there would have been a better chance of

me recognize him or he at least would have

recognized my face or at least my voice.

Anyway, this is why it is so strange to me.

I hope I am able to see him again. He recently

moved back to Washington state from Georgia.

Until next time  have yourself a good weekend.

Heart Of Man

I don't think social justice is working.

No matter how many are out protesting

or in some cases louting isn't changing.

Our natural man the heart is wicked.

We can't change no matter how hard

we try.

Only God can change our hearts. He

is the one for us to go to ask for our

hearts to change.

We may believe we have love in our

hearts but really only God can fill us

with love. 

Spend the day meditating and thinking

what we can do. 

Getting Better At What You Do

I am sure we all remember when we
competed in sports growing up or
classes in school we always looked
at getting better

Our parents encouraged us in both

sports and school. It was hard in the

areas we had difficulty in, however,

we still tried.

Being parents of children the same

goes; we are excited when they excel

and when they get better each day

whether it is hitting a baseball, scoring

a goal or getting high scores in a subject

they had problems with before.

Things haven't changed even we are

getting older with children or for

ourselves as well. Let's keep on pushing

and become better at what we do. 

Making a Difference

I suppose it is in our nature to make
a difference or feel important or being
on top.

A lot of people have scars because of

their  childhood. In some cases have to

do with family while others in school.

Also, disabilities as a youngster can

hurt as well.

Many people are still trying to get over

their scars. Those who have overcome

scars by making a difference and living

the life purpose God gave them when

they were created.

Making a difference doesn't mean you

have to be popular you just do things

others would enjoy. A difference can

be small well as large. 

I am sure we have all heard about being

a small fish in a big pond or being a big

fish in a small pond. We can figure making

a difference in one or the other though

a big fish likely have a bigger impact.